I'm only 8 weeks out, but I know tummy skin will be a problem. I'm only 23, but had 2 kids only 2 years apart (both csections). After already losing 51lbs, I can already see my tummy getting saggy.

So my questions are

What's recovery like?

Was it covered by insurance?

Wats the pain in comparison to a csection?

Thanks!

I just had a tummy tuck on Tuesday. I have only taken pain meds 3 times. I'm very happy so far with my recovery!

I just had a tummy tuck on Tuesday. I have only taken pain meds 3 times. I'm very happy so far with my recovery!

That's awesome! Dd your insurance cover it? If not how much was it? If you don't mind me asking..

I was self pay. I had the same dr do my tummy tuck that did my sleeve. It was $5000

I've been told insurance will cover the cost of excess skin removal (but not a tummy tuck, which involves the muscle as well) only if it is causing a rash or irritation in the area. (For example, if excess sking hangs over and rubs against the skin of your abdomen.) It certainly depends on your insurance company's policy, however.

insurance did not cover had to self pay $8k my recovery very slow and very scarred !! but so far happy def worse then a c section very painful first couple of days and for me swelling and numbness im 5 wks post tt with lipo wearing binder

I'm only 8 weeks out' date=' but I know tummy skin will be a problem. I'm only 23, but had 2 kids only 2 years apart (both csections). After already losing 51lbs, I can already see my tummy getting saggy.

So my questions are

What's recovery like?

Was it covered by insurance?

Wats the pain in comparison to a csection?

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Hi JessicaAnn,

Yes saggy skin was my problem too. I has a lower body lift, breast and butt. I Did Not have lipo, which I hear is very painful. The LBL areas are numb, so the pain that you experience can be tolerated with medication. I think my C-section pain compared to my LBL pain was about the same or maybe even less.

My surgery was not covered by insurance.

Hi there,

I.kinda did things backwards lol

I had my plastic surgery last year and will have my sleeve in November. I had lots of loose skin after having twins. I guess im considered a light weight at 185lbs. Anyhow, back to my point. I had an circumferential tummy tuck (or lower body lift), butt lift/augmentation, and liposuction. Everyone is different, but for me it was very painful!!!! I think the pain came mostly from the lipo. My Dr pulled me extra tight (which I appreciate now) so I was still walking hunched over well.into week 4. But even with all of that, I dont regret it one bit. My tummy is still flat but im afraid that with the weight loss from the sleeve, it will get flabby again